Add 2/70 and 30/75
2/70 + 30/75 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
2/70 = 2 × 15/70 × 15 = 30/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
30/75 = 30 × 14/75 × 14 = 420/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1050 + 420/1050 = 30 + 420/1050 = 450/1050 - 450/1050 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 2/70 + 30/75 = 3/7
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